If the Chicago Blackhawks win the 2015 Stanley Cup, it’s widely believed that Duncan Keith will grab the Conn Smythe.
He greatly improved the odds of both by scoring the first goal of Game 6:
That’s a great individual effort by Keith, although Patrick Kane deserves kudos for a fantastic pass as well. Keith also hit a significant (if specific) milestone, as he became just the fourth skater to log more than 700 minutes of ice time in a single postseason:
Keith (700:16) is 4th skater to log 700:00 in a postseason (since '98): Doughty, 2014: 747:33; Pronger, 2006: 742:55; Lidstrom, 2002: 717:01
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) June 16, 2015
Also, his 21st point represents a very nice mark in itself.
Duncan Keith’s goal and 21st point ties Chris Chelios for most points in 1 playoff by a #Blackhawks D-Man #CHIvsTBL #StanleyCupFinal
— SiriusXM NHL Network Radio (@SiriusXMNHL) June 16, 2015
We’ll find out soon enough if Chicago can make its 1-0 lead hold.
Just your nightly reminder that the #Blackhawks are 32-0-0 when leading after two periods this season.
— Nina Falcone (@NinaFalcone) June 16, 2015
That goal ended up being the game-winner as Chicago won its third title in six seasons. Note this interesting tidbit:
In fact, 3 Conn Smythe Trophy winners connected on @NHLBlackhawks #StanleyCup-clinching goal: Keith (2015)-Kane (2013)-Richards (2004 w/TBL)
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) June 16, 2015